Author: Fanny J. Crosby Meter: 7.6.7.6 with refrain Appears in 680 hymnals Topics: Loyalty and Courage First Line: Jesus, keep me near the cross Refrain First Line: In the cross, in the cross Lyrics: 1 Jesus, keep me near the cross -
There a precious fountain,
Free to all, a healing stream,
Flows from Calv'ry's mountain.
Refrain:
In the cross, in the cross
Be my glory ever,
Till my ransomed soul shall find
Rest, beyond the river.
2 Near the cross, a trembling soul,
Love and mercy found me;
There the Bright and Morning Star
Shed its beams around me. [Refrain]
3 Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
Bring its scenes before me;
Help my walk from day to day
With its shadows o'er me. [Refrain]
4 Near the cross I'll watch and wait,
Hoping, trusting ever,
Till I reach the golden strand,
Just beyond the river. [Refrain] Used With Tune: NEAR THE CROSS
Near the Cross